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	<B>Template Life-cycle</FONT><BR></B>
	
	<BR> A template is nothing more than a special kind of pattern. Consequently:<BR>
	
	<UL> <BR><LI> It has a version, authors, documentation, etc.<BR>
		<BR><LI> It can be instantiated and updated like a 'normal' pattern.<BR>
		<BR><LI> It can be defined using another template.<BR>
		<BR><LI> It can be deleted from a catalog.<BR>
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	<BR> Nonetheless, templates are distinguished from patterns in the UI by the "&lt;Template>" prefix. <BR>

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